Hey guys! Ok so two weekends ago we were in sunny St.Maarten for the beautiful intimate destination wedding of Sarena & Marc. They were joined by 7 of their close family and friends at a mountain top villa overlooking the beautiful island where they exchanged vows, shared laughs and celebrated under the island stars! Check out the design details from this awesome wedding. Sarena and Marc thank you so much for having us there to plan this special day for you. We hope your having a great time on your honeymoon!
Showing posts with label Reception. Show all posts
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Your Own Awards Show
Its award season and that means one thing: 2011 fashion trends have begun to surface! I’m one of those people who watches award shows just so I can see who’s wearing what on the red carpet – I rarely watch the actual ceremony (I read about the winners later). So far this year, we have had two major celebrity events: the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards. There were so many chic stars and fresh trends, I can’t possibly list them all, but I’ve come up with a list of my favorites. Below are some great ways you can incorporate trends you see on the red carpet into your wedding day:
Jewel tones. Basically any color that you would see in a jewel, including: emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red, topaz yellow, sapphire blue, and turquoise blue. You can incorporate these colors in your theme colors, flowers, accent pieces, or jewelry. Get creative with it! [Yes, Mila is on here twice because she is one of my favorites and does everything right!]
Nudes. This is one of my favorite trends of the season; I love nude colored dresses, nude shoes, nude lips.. you name it, I’m probably a fan of it. I think it looks great for all occasions. Use it as an accent color, bridesmaids dresses, or in your makeup!
Pink. It doesn’t matter what color pink you decide to use; the red carpet was full of this shade from pale to hot pink. Go bold and use pink as a theme color. Or for a more subtle effect, use pink in your make up; pink lips or cheeks look great on your big day.
Lace. As we all know, lace is super sexy and we’ve been seeing more and more people rock it lately, not just celebrities. Whether you wear it as part of your dress or opt to use it in, say, your bouquet, you will be sure to add a hint of sexiness and style to your day.
Sleeves. This trend has been popping up everywhere. People are starting to wear more gowns and dresses that have sleeves. If you like this style, why not try working it on your wedding? It’s a fabulous way to mix it up and surprise people (and great if you’re thinking of having a winter wedding!)
Hair. Updos are making a comeback! The most popular styles so far are the elegant French twist and the simple, chic ponytail. Both are super elegant and a great way to show off your dress, shoulders/upper body, and your beautiful, smiling face.
Keep in mind that just because the trend isn’t listed above doesn’t mean it isn’t great and won’t work for your wedding. I just picked my top 6 that I’ve seen this year thus far. The red carpet is a great way for ideas, but make sure you keep it original and make your day about YOUR style.
PS— let us know who your best and worst dressed at the awards were!
Happy Planning,
Kaitlyn ;o)
Jewel tones. Basically any color that you would see in a jewel, including: emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red, topaz yellow, sapphire blue, and turquoise blue. You can incorporate these colors in your theme colors, flowers, accent pieces, or jewelry. Get creative with it! [Yes, Mila is on here twice because she is one of my favorites and does everything right!]
Nudes. This is one of my favorite trends of the season; I love nude colored dresses, nude shoes, nude lips.. you name it, I’m probably a fan of it. I think it looks great for all occasions. Use it as an accent color, bridesmaids dresses, or in your makeup!
Pink. It doesn’t matter what color pink you decide to use; the red carpet was full of this shade from pale to hot pink. Go bold and use pink as a theme color. Or for a more subtle effect, use pink in your make up; pink lips or cheeks look great on your big day.
Lace. As we all know, lace is super sexy and we’ve been seeing more and more people rock it lately, not just celebrities. Whether you wear it as part of your dress or opt to use it in, say, your bouquet, you will be sure to add a hint of sexiness and style to your day.
Sleeves. This trend has been popping up everywhere. People are starting to wear more gowns and dresses that have sleeves. If you like this style, why not try working it on your wedding? It’s a fabulous way to mix it up and surprise people (and great if you’re thinking of having a winter wedding!)
Hair. Updos are making a comeback! The most popular styles so far are the elegant French twist and the simple, chic ponytail. Both are super elegant and a great way to show off your dress, shoulders/upper body, and your beautiful, smiling face.
Keep in mind that just because the trend isn’t listed above doesn’t mean it isn’t great and won’t work for your wedding. I just picked my top 6 that I’ve seen this year thus far. The red carpet is a great way for ideas, but make sure you keep it original and make your day about YOUR style.
PS— let us know who your best and worst dressed at the awards were!
Happy Planning,
Kaitlyn ;o)
Friday, December 17, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - PA now a Preferred Vendor of TOP NJ VENUES!!
Pure Ambiance Event Planning is so proud to be a Preferred Vendor of Weddings of Distinction, which includes some of the most prestigious venues in New Jersey ~ Bonnet Island Estate, Mallard Island Yacht Club, The Ashford Estate, The Stateroom at LBI, & The Mercer Ballroom! We're looking forward to creating many beautiful memories in each of these unique and amazing venues!! So glad to be part of the Weddings of Distinction family :-D
xoxo,
The Pure Ambiance Team
xoxo,
The Pure Ambiance Team
Thursday, October 21, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Highly considering to move in to The Ashford Estate ;o)
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an exclusive event to view, what I consider to be THE most breathtaking and incredible venue in NJ - The Ashford Estate. It's difficult to describe the beauty that this brand new venue holds, but I knew I was in for it, considering it's the sister property of the gorgeous Bonnet Island Estate and Mallard Island Yacht Club.
It holds similar characteristics of its sister properties, such as AMAZING on-site suites for the couple and several important guests. Each of the 12 suites has its own unique personality that makes you feel at home and like you're in a 5 star hotel, all in one! Heck, I'm still not over the incredible showers in each suite; each can hold a small (or large) family! The grounds are just flawless and you feel such a sense of serenity being there. It definitely provides an unprecidented destination wedding experience right in NJ.
My advice to those of you getting married (or even thinking of it)?? Take a day and tour this amazing venue because the only way for you to truly understand the natural beauty of The Ashford Estate, is to see it! Once their site is officially up, I'll be sure to post the link so you can check it out. In the interim, take a look at their sister properties - Bonnet Island Estate and Mallard Island Yacht Club.
Thank you to all of the wonderful folks at The Ashford Estate for the special preview and for bringing another unique and gorgeous option to all of the Brides & Grooms to be!
xoxo,
Kisha
P.S. Just found out that The Studio Photographers captured some great images of The Ashford Estate! Check them out here!
It holds similar characteristics of its sister properties, such as AMAZING on-site suites for the couple and several important guests. Each of the 12 suites has its own unique personality that makes you feel at home and like you're in a 5 star hotel, all in one! Heck, I'm still not over the incredible showers in each suite; each can hold a small (or large) family! The grounds are just flawless and you feel such a sense of serenity being there. It definitely provides an unprecidented destination wedding experience right in NJ.
My advice to those of you getting married (or even thinking of it)?? Take a day and tour this amazing venue because the only way for you to truly understand the natural beauty of The Ashford Estate, is to see it! Once their site is officially up, I'll be sure to post the link so you can check it out. In the interim, take a look at their sister properties - Bonnet Island Estate and Mallard Island Yacht Club.
Thank you to all of the wonderful folks at The Ashford Estate for the special preview and for bringing another unique and gorgeous option to all of the Brides & Grooms to be!
xoxo,
Kisha
P.S. Just found out that The Studio Photographers captured some great images of The Ashford Estate! Check them out here!
Friday, August 6, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Gorgeous Wedding Pics
I've been meaning to post this for weeks now, but we've been soooo busy. Here are a couple photos from our wedding on June 26th ~ my birthday =) This was definitely an adventure... several performers, including a Contortionist, three bands, DJ, 400 guests, AMAZING decor, Strolling Table, and that was just the beginning! It was a long night, that didn't end until well past 3am, but it was worth every minute and every aching pain, to see Stephanie & Emmanuel so happy on their special day! We had such a great time!! Can't wait until we get the official photos, but here are a few that we snapped with our phones. Enjoy! =)
Kisha
Kisha
Monday, July 5, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Twilight Saga Wedding Planned!
I share a few things in common with Nadya, one of them being that I love, love, love the Twilight books (and movies!). I know that she’s blogged about what Bella’s wedding dress will look like, according to experts, but the other day I found what the whole wedding day will be like! According to InStyle experts, we have what Edward and Bella’s big day will look like. I am so excited to see this come to life on the big screen, because those of you who read the books as well know it’s going to be elegant, extravagant, and amazing!! Here are some pictures of what the experts came up with. Enjoy, everyone!! And, is anyone else as bummed as I am that we have to wait until NEXT November to see this?? At least they’re making it into 2 movies. ;o)
The Ring
“Nestled into the black satin, Elizabeth Masen’s ring sparkled in the dim light. The face was a long oval, set with slanting rows of glittering round stones. The band was gold—delicate and narrow. The gold made a fragile web around the diamonds.”
The Reception
“I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room...dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs...until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers.”
Alice’s bridesmaid gown
“Alice was back before I had taken two hundred breaths, in a dress that flowed down her slender body like a silvery waterfall.”
Rosalie’s bridesmaid gown
“Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.”
The Cake
“I was blinded by flashbulbs as we held the knife over a spectacular cake—too grand, I thought, for our relatively intimate group of friends and family.”
Aro’s Gift
“The necklace was simple—gold woven into a thick rope of a chain, almost scaled, like a smooth snake that would curl close around the throat. One jewel hung suspended from the rope: a white diamond the size of a golf ball.”
The Honeymoon
“We headed due east into the open ocean... As far as I could remember there wasn’t much east of Brazil… ’This is Isle Esme. A gift from Carlisle—Esme offered to let us borrow it.’… The moon was bright on white sand and, just a few yards away from the house, glistening waves... I was more focused on the absolutely huge white bed in the center of the room, hung with billowy clouds of mosquito netting.”
Amazing! Can't wait to see it.
Kaitlyn
All photos and references from InStyle.com
The Ring
“Nestled into the black satin, Elizabeth Masen’s ring sparkled in the dim light. The face was a long oval, set with slanting rows of glittering round stones. The band was gold—delicate and narrow. The gold made a fragile web around the diamonds.”
The Reception
“I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room...dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs...until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers.”
Alice’s bridesmaid gown
“Alice was back before I had taken two hundred breaths, in a dress that flowed down her slender body like a silvery waterfall.”
Rosalie’s bridesmaid gown
“Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.”
The Cake
“I was blinded by flashbulbs as we held the knife over a spectacular cake—too grand, I thought, for our relatively intimate group of friends and family.”
Aro’s Gift
“The necklace was simple—gold woven into a thick rope of a chain, almost scaled, like a smooth snake that would curl close around the throat. One jewel hung suspended from the rope: a white diamond the size of a golf ball.”
The Honeymoon
“We headed due east into the open ocean... As far as I could remember there wasn’t much east of Brazil… ’This is Isle Esme. A gift from Carlisle—Esme offered to let us borrow it.’… The moon was bright on white sand and, just a few yards away from the house, glistening waves... I was more focused on the absolutely huge white bed in the center of the room, hung with billowy clouds of mosquito netting.”
Amazing! Can't wait to see it.
Kaitlyn
All photos and references from InStyle.com
Sunday, June 13, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Looking Cool, Feeling Cool
Ah, the summer months are upon us. This calls for celebrations – beach trips, pool parties, BBQ weekends.. and weddings!! As we all know, summer is one of the most popular seasons for weddings. And for good reason: the weather is warm, the sun is shining, flowers have bloomed.. everything is just brighter, you might even say happier. But what happens when the lovely summer atmosphere turns into that gross, humid, sweat-rolling-down-the-back-of-your-neck air? Some people don’t like sitting for 4 hours in the sweltering sun, it can be draining and uncomfortable. However, you don’t want to compromise that perfect spot outside by the lake that you and your partner are destined to be married at. Guess what? You don’t need to. You just need to figure out the best way for you and your guests to stay cool. Here are some ideas:
1. Provide hand fans (or parasols) for everyone. This not only serves as instant air conditioning (or shade), but also as a favor for your guests. You can really get creative with this idea.
2. Set up a cool down area. If a significant amount of your wedding is outside, make sure you provide guests with a shady area to escape the sun and cold beverages to cool off with. You can even consider offering an ice cream station or adding a misting area.
3. Buy or rent fans for indoor areas. Some churches and venues don’t have AC, so you’ll have to make your own. Get a few big (but silent!) fans and spread them around your ceremony to make sure no one suffers from heat exhaustion (this idea could work for outdoor areas as well).
4. Think about the time of day. Obviously, a summer afternoon will be much hotter than a summer night. Maybe you can change your ceremony time from high noon to summer sunset at 8.
These easy, thoughtful ways to keep your guests cool will make the two of you even more of a reason to celebrate. Consideration for other people goes a LONG way, and trust me, your guests will be extremely grateful!
Stay cool. =)
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.amarieweddings.com
www.serendipstjohn.com
www.culinarycrafts.com
www.herecomestheguide.com
1. Provide hand fans (or parasols) for everyone. This not only serves as instant air conditioning (or shade), but also as a favor for your guests. You can really get creative with this idea.
2. Set up a cool down area. If a significant amount of your wedding is outside, make sure you provide guests with a shady area to escape the sun and cold beverages to cool off with. You can even consider offering an ice cream station or adding a misting area.
3. Buy or rent fans for indoor areas. Some churches and venues don’t have AC, so you’ll have to make your own. Get a few big (but silent!) fans and spread them around your ceremony to make sure no one suffers from heat exhaustion (this idea could work for outdoor areas as well).
4. Think about the time of day. Obviously, a summer afternoon will be much hotter than a summer night. Maybe you can change your ceremony time from high noon to summer sunset at 8.
These easy, thoughtful ways to keep your guests cool will make the two of you even more of a reason to celebrate. Consideration for other people goes a LONG way, and trust me, your guests will be extremely grateful!
Stay cool. =)
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.amarieweddings.com
www.serendipstjohn.com
www.culinarycrafts.com
www.herecomestheguide.com
Sunday, June 6, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Sarah's Stands, a Cake Stand Company
Hey everyone! I want to share with you a great company that the PA team thinks you will all LOVE. It’s Sarah’s Stands, a cake stand company. At Sarah’s Stands, they specialize in “custom made pedestal cake stands for cakes that want to stand out”. They offer a variety of sizes and colors – from 12 inch to 22 inch stands, square to round stands, and 70+ colors to choose from. You are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for on your special day.
How perfect is that? Dessert stands are a great way to spruce up your cake and it’s often hard finding just the right one suitable for your wedding. I know you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for because of the endless options they offer. And, bonus, Sarah’s Stands makes all of their cake stands in their own workshop.
Look at the array of great colors they offer:
And here are some photos:
Be sure to check out the website or visit their Facebook page !!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.sarahsstands.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Sarahs-Stands-a-cake-stand-company/218614538779?v=wall
How perfect is that? Dessert stands are a great way to spruce up your cake and it’s often hard finding just the right one suitable for your wedding. I know you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for because of the endless options they offer. And, bonus, Sarah’s Stands makes all of their cake stands in their own workshop.
Look at the array of great colors they offer:
And here are some photos:
Be sure to check out the website or visit their Facebook page !!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.sarahsstands.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Sarahs-Stands-a-cake-stand-company/218614538779?v=wall
Sunday, May 30, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Man’s Best Friend
No, I’m not talking about the best man or any of the groomsmen. I’m talking about your pet! Pets are like humans to some people (including myself, who loves my dog, Duke, to pieces!!!) and it only seems natural to some people to include them. Couples have been incorporating their furry friends into weddings for a while now, and I want to show you creative ways to get your little (or if you’re like me, big!) munchkin involved. The good news is that it doesn’t matter if you have a dog, cat, rabbit, horse.. there is a place for every animal at your wedding!!
There are several ways you can use your pet(s) during the planning of your big day. If you don’t want to physically use them in the actual ceremony or reception, consider some of the following:
1. Involve your pet in your engagement photos. You can use any type of aniaml here: dog, cat, horse, snake, rabbit, ferret, cow.. you name it! It’s a subtler way of keeping your precious pet involved, and you’ll have the pictures of him/her forever.
2. If you don’t want to have animals in your engagement photos, consider using a picture of you, your partner, and your pet in the Save the Dates.
3. Model your wedding cake, or grooms cake (see last week’s post), after your pet. This is another way of not involving the pet directly, but still paying tribute to how much a part of your life your pet is.
4. If you don’t want to compromise the elegance of your cake, you could add animal cake toppers to the top!
5. You could also name your signature drinks after them and add a photo or two! They're guaranteed to get a lot of attention!
If you do want to use your pet directly in the wedding, here are some suggestions:
1. Ride to your wedding in style on your horse! This is a beautiful, regal way to show up to the reception and a surprise to your guests, as well.
2. Use your pet to be your ring bearer, flower girl, or part of your wedding party (see: Adam Sandler, who named Meatball as his best man in his 2003 wedding). This is great for dogs, cats, or any other animal that is well trained.
3. If you have a pet bird, you can buy an elegant bird cage and utilize it as part of your wedding décor.
4. If you have pet fish, you can use them as part of your sweetheart table display, perhaps as the centerpiece!
5. Use pictures of you and your pet as table names/numbers.
These are just a few suggestions. There are many other ways that you can be creative and get your animals involved on your big day. It’s just another special “person” to be sharing your wedding day with.
Have fun!!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.elizabethannedesigns.com
www.adamsandler.com
www.geoffwhite.com
www.ablwedding.com
www.baliwww.com
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